School at a Glance

General Facts

Supported by a $20 million gift from the late insurance executive Samuel P. Black, Jr. and his wife, Irene

Average junior/senior level class size: 30

Hallmarks and Distinctions

Programs are accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier accrediting agency for schools of business. Only 5 percent of colleges and universities worldwide have obtained this designation, including world-class business schools like Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, and Yale.

Mission

Vision 2020

The Black School of Business will be a leader in creating an innovative academic learning environment by building and leveraging partnerships among students, faculty, disciplines, and industry to turn tomorrow’s business challenges into opportunities.